Saturday, May 10, 2025

Legal Demand Notice to Developer

 

 

By Registered Post / Speed Post / Ordinary Post

 

WITHOUT PREJUDICE

 

Ref.: SS / SM / 3108-9243 / 25                    Dated : 2nd day of May’ 2025

 

To,

 

1.   M/s. ABS Land Development & Construction Private Limited, a Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, having its Registered Office at Premises being no. 13/B, Jatin Das Road, Police Station – Tollygunge, Kolkata – 700029, West Bengal.

 

2.   Sri Tapan Ghosh, Son of Late P.L. Ghosh, residing at Premises being no. 13/B, Jatin Das Road, Police Station – Tollygunge, Kolkata – 700029, West Bengal.

 

3.   Sri Tapan Ghosh, Director of M/s. ABS Land Development & Construction Private Limited, a Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, having its Registered Office at Premises being no. 13/B, Jatin Das Road, Police Station – Tollygunge, Kolkata – 700029, West Bengal.

 

 

4.   Sri Abhijit Chowdhury, Son of Chitta Ranjan Chowdhury, residing at Premises being no. G 108, Baghajatin, Police Station – Patuli, Kolkata – 700086, District South 24 Parganas.

 

5.   Sri Abhijit Chowdhury, Director of M/s. ABS Land Development & Construction Private Limited, a Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, having its Registered Office at Premises being no. 13/B, Jatin Das Road, Police Station – Tollygunge, Kolkata – 700029, West Bengal.

 

Ref.: Agreement for Sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012;

 

My Client : Smt. Nilima Giri, Wife of Sri Dhiraj Kumar Giri, residing at Premises being no. 162, Banamali Ghosal Lane, Kolkata – 700034.

 

Legal Notice

Dear Sir/s,

 

Under instructions of my Client Smt. Nilima Giri, Wife of Sri Dhiraj Kumar Giri, residing at Premises being no. 162, Banamali Ghosal Lane, Kolkata – 700034, do hereby states as follows;

 

 

1.   You allured my client about your alleged Project of City Life under the name & style “Baruipur Enclave” which consisting of 639 numbers of plots in different sizes comprising in Mouza – Pirkhali & Bamungachi, under Julpia Gram Panchayat, District South 24 Parganas with several Blocks, together with Park in Block C & D and lake in Block A & D in the project of “Baruipur Enclave”, Space for Shopping Mall, Nursing Home in Block –B and island Park at the centre of the Block A, B, C, & D in the project of Baruipur Enclave”, and with other facility or facilities are arranged for modern City Life, including Electricity, Telephone Line, Water Line & Drainage system in the Project “Baruipur Enclave”, having Main Road 30’ ft and link Road 20’ ft in the project. The said Project like sewerage, Electricity, water Supply to the individual Plot being the part of the said Project “Baruipur Enclave”.

 

2.   You entered into an Agreement for Sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, with my client for the Sale of Land with all amenities as (i) ALL THAT piece and parcel of Land measuring about 2160 Sq. ft. equivalent to 3 Cottahas (approx) comprising of Dag no. 89, Khatian No. 389, J.L. No. 154, Mouza – Pirkhali, Police Station – Bishnupur, known and identified as Plot No. A10 (Block-A), in project “Baruipur Enclave” under the Julpia Gram Panchayat, District South 24 Parganas, and (ii) ALL THAT piece and parcel of Land measuring about 2160 Square feet equivalent to  3 Cottahas (approx) comprising of Dag no. 89, Khatian No. 389, J.L. No. 154, Mouza – Pirkhali, Police Station – Bishnupur, known and identified as Plot No. A11 (Block-A), in project “Baruipur Enclave” under the Julpia Gram Panchayat, District South 24 Parganas, at a total consideration price of Rs. 10,20,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs and Twenty Thousand) only, being Rs. 5,10,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs and Ten Thousand) only, for each Plot of Land.

 

 

 

3.   The said Agreement for Sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, containing some specified terms and conditions, which refurnished as follows;

 

(a)  Paragraph no. 6 at page no. 4 of the said agreement for sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, states as “That the Company, the First Part herein shall complete the sale in respect of the land particularly described in the Schedule “B” & schedule “B-1” herein below by executing the registered Sale Deed/ Conveyance, upon completion the Project and payment of entire consideration money within 3 years”.

 

(b)  Paragraph no. 7 at page no. 4 of the said agreement for sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, states as “That the entire land under the said Project including the said plot of land fully described in Schedule “B” & Schedule “B-1” written hereunder are free from all encumbrances and has a clear and good marketable title”.

 

(c)  Paragraph no. 9 at page no. 4 of the said agreement for sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, states as “That the said plot of land particularly described in the Schedule “B” & in the Schedule “B-1” hereunder along with all necessary facilities fully described in the Schedule “C” herein below shall be provided to the Allottee/ Purchaser”.

 

(d)  Paragraph no. 10 at page no. 4 of the said agreement for sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, states as “That the necessary papers and documents in respect of the title of the land are under the possession of the company and kept in the office record for inspection by the Purchaser/ Allottee”.

 

 

 

 

(e)  Paragraph no. 13 at page no. 5 of the said agreement for sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, states as “That in the case of the failure on the part of the ABS Land Development & Construction Private Limited to deliver the possession to the Purchaser/ Allottee within the stipulated period, mentioned herein above. The ABS Land Development & Construction Private Limited may offer to deliver the other plot of land along with all conveniences already granted in the instant Agreement, otherwise the ABS Land Development & Construction Private Limited shall be bound to return back the entire money by 4 (Four) installments along with Banking Recurring Deposit interest, if already paid to the Vendor/ Company in regular installments in proper time.

 

(f)   Paragraph no. 15 at page no. 5 of the said agreement for sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, states as “That if any disputes cropped up between the parties, shall solve the disputes amicably, otherwise the Learned Courts of Kolkata alone shall have the jurisdiction to entertain and determine all actions suits and proceedings arising out of these presents between two parties hereto”.

 

4.   That my Client has paid the entire consideration money in terms of the said Agreement for Sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, to you against the receipt and acknowledgement thereof. Which you have apportioned within the stipulated period assigned under the said Agreement for Sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012. Pertinently, my client booked such plot of land on 10th day of September’ 2010, subsequently, substantial money has been paid at your persuasion about the alleged plot of land with all amenities thereof and thus the said Agreement for Sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, has been made and drafted by you and your Learned Advocate.

 

 

5.   That the period of 36 (Thirty Six) months as stipulated in the said Agreement for Sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, has been elapsed by 1st day of June’ 2015, and even after on receipt of the entire consideration money, you did not deliver the physical possession of the Schedule Land being (i) ALL THAT piece and parcel of Land measuring about 2160 Sq. ft. equivalent to 3 Cottahas (approx) comprising of Dag no. 89, Khatian No. 389, J.L. No. 154, Mouza – Pirkhali, Police Station – Bishnupur, known and identified as Plot No. A10 (Block-A), in project “Baruipur Enclave” under the Julpia Gram Panchayat, District South 24 Parganas, and (ii) ALL THAT piece and parcel of Land measuring about 2160 Square feet equivalent to  3 Cottahas (approx) comprising of Dag no. 89, Khatian No. 389, J.L. No. 154, Mouza – Pirkhali, Police Station – Bishnupur, known and identified as Plot No. A11 (Block-A), in project “Baruipur Enclave” under the Julpia Gram Panchayat, District South 24 Parganas, and did not even pursue yourself to refund my client’s money. Rather, time and again, you assured my client for delivery of physical possession being Schedule plot of Land assigned in the said Agreement for Sale dated 1st day of June’ 2012, though nothing materialized till the day, writing this Letter to you.

 

6.   That Since a substantial period of 9 years 11 months 1 day has been elapsed sustaining belief on you by my client, truly realized that you will not deliver any physical possession of the schedule plot of land nor refund the money apportioned by you. Breach of Contract truly sustained at your behest with the continuous false assurance, causing immense mental agony, harassment, and financial loss to my Client. My Client has waited patiently for almost a decade, relying on your repeated promises and representations which have now proven to be false and fraudulent in nature. Your conduct constitutes a gross breach of contractual obligations, misrepresentation, unfair trade practice, and amounts to cheating and criminal breach of trust.

 

7.   It is also pertinent to mention that your continued failure to fulfill the contractual obligations, despite repeated follow-ups and your express assurances, not only constitutes a clear breach of the terms of the agreement but also amounts to unfair trade practice as defined under Section 2(47) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. You have lured my Client into a real estate transaction with promises of timely possession, only to default on the same without reasonable justification.

 

8.   Furthermore, your actions amount to a violation of the RERA and related regulations, which mandate timely completion and delivery of real estate projects. Despite having received almost the entire consideration amount from my Client, you have neither handed over possession nor refunded the amount with interest. This suggests clear deficiency in service and negligence on your part.

 

9.   It is also relevant to note that the Hon’ble National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and various High Courts have consistently held that failure to deliver possession of a property within a reasonable time entitles the purchaser either to possession along with compensation or to a full refund with interest. My Client reserves the right to rely upon such judicial precedents in support of his claim.

 

10.        The inordinate delay in handing over possession, despite full or substantial payment being made, clearly reflects your intention to defeat the rights of genuine buyers like my Client, which may also invite prosecution under Sections 318, 316, and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy.

 

 

11.        The breach is not curable at this stage without causing further injustice to my Client. The law provides that in case of breach by one party, the non-defaulting party is entitled to seek rescission of the contract and claim damages or refund. Given your continued default, my Client is within his rights to demand a full refund along with interest and take appropriate legal recourse against you

 

In the circumstances stated hereinabove, I, on behalf of my Client, do hereby call upon you:

 

a)     To immediately deliver peaceful, vacant, and physical possession of the Schedule Land (i.e., (i) ALL THAT piece and parcel of Land measuring about 2160 Sq. ft. equivalent to 3 Cottahas (approx) comprising of Dag no. 89, Khatian No. 389, J.L. No. 154, Mouza – Pirkhali, Police Station – Bishnupur, known and identified as Plot No. A10 (Block-A), in project “Baruipur Enclave” under the Julpia Gram Panchayat, District South 24 Parganas, and (ii) ALL THAT piece and parcel of Land measuring about 2160 Square feet equivalent to  3 Cottahas (approx) comprising of Dag no. 89, Khatian No. 389, J.L. No. 154, Mouza – Pirkhali, Police Station – Bishnupur, known and identified as Plot No. A11 (Block-A), in project “Baruipur Enclave” under the Julpia Gram Panchayat, District South 24 Parganas,) along with all promised amenities as per the Agreement for Sale dated 1st June 2012 within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of receipt of this Legal Notice;

 

OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE,

 

 

 

 

 

b)     To refund the entire consideration amount of Rs. 10,20,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs and Twenty Thousand Only) paid by my Client, along with interest calculated at the prevailing rate applicable to banking recurring deposits, compounded annually, from the date of respective payments made till actual realization, in not more than 4 (four) equal installments, the first of which shall be payable within 15 (fifteen) days from the receipt of this notice;

 

And

 

c)      To compensate my Client for the mental agony, harassment, and financial loss suffered due to your breach, by paying an amount of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) within the same period;

 

And

 

d)     To bear all legal and incidental costs incurred by my Client in pursuing this matter, including legal notice charges, to the extent of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand Only).

 

e)      Failing which, my Client shall be constrained to initiate appropriate civil and criminal proceedings, including but not limited to a suit for specific performance, damages, recovery of money, and/or criminal complaint under relevant provisions of the BNS’ 2023 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, entirely at your risk, cost, and consequence.

 

f)       Please take this as a final opportunity to amicably resolve the matter within the stipulated time.

 

 

 

 

This notice is issued without prejudice to my Client’s rights and remedies, available under law and in equity.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

 

Sanjib Saha

Advocate

High Court Calcutta

 

 

 

 

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